Dental Assistant

About the role

We are currently hiring an experienced Dental Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays. Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs.

We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide a range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology, and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education, and Benefits Enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in huddles and team/company meetings and trainings
• Checks-in to see daily assignment for that day, floater, sterilization or lab
• Is aware of schedule and patient needs for the day
• Prepares treatment trays for patient's scheduled procedure per Operatory Setup guidelines
• Prepares operatory for appointment as needed
• Greets patients and escort them from the reception room, marking their arrival on that day's schedule and electronically notifying the provider per EDR process
• Escorts and seats patients for both dentist and hygienist
• Prepares patients by maintaining patient flow and awareness of the schedule
• Prepares patient with patient napkin, eyewear, and chats with patient to relax patient and verify appointment needs and expectations
• Takes and records medical and dental histories including pre-medication requirements
• Takes and documents vital signs of patients
• If blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or greater, notifies treating provider

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, with completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program, from an accredited technical college or State training program
• At least six months of on-the-job training and/or experience in a clinic or dentist's office
• Must be BLS certified
• Experience in a community health, public health, or in a community hospital, a plus

It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers, and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.